1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1958 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Giulietta | 312 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
